August 15, 2014 - Ottawa, National Defence
The third and final aircraft filled with military equipment for Ukraine left today as part of Canada’s ongoing support to that country. One Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifter departed from 8 Wing, Canadian Forces Base Trenton and will arrive in Ukraine over the weekend.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on August 7 Canada would provide non-kinetic military equipment to Ukraine to assist in their efforts to secure and protect their eastern border.
“Since the onset of the crisis, Canada has stood proudly alongside the people of Ukraine in the face of the Putin regime’s aggression and continues to impose measures isolating Russia from the G-7 and supporting Ukraine economically and militarily. Canada is proud to be able to render assistance to Ukraine with this supply of equipment.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence
Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: (613) 996-2353
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